Police Officer Edward Shoemaker
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 4, 1890

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, March 4, 1890
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Shoemaker was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several burglary suspects. His killer was apprehended, convicted of first degree murder, and sentenced to life in prison May 3, 1890.

Officer Shoemaker had served with the Detroit Police Department for 3 years.